Square
Oude Markt Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
A cafe-filled square often called the longest bar in Europe.
Historic site · Belgium · Flanders
Leuven Town Hall
A Gothic town hall so richly carved it looks like jewellery.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Leuven Town Hall matters
Leuven's town hall is one of the most ornate Gothic buildings in Europe. Its facade is covered in hundreds of statues of local people, scholars and saints. Guided tours take you inside, and the carved details are worth a slow look from the square.
Talking points
- The facade is covered in statues.
- Guided tours go inside.
- It faces the huge Saint Peter's church.
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